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Divisions

  • Building Division

    The Building Division provides permitting, plan review, and related resources to ensure compliance with the Massachusetts State Building Code and Somerville Zoning Ordinance.

Funding & Opportunities


Early Action Funding Guidelines
The Early Action Acquisition Fund (the Fund) is a newly established funding source for the Trust. The Fund will provide loans for the acquisition of properties and sites for the purpose of developing affordable housing. For additional information, please contact staff liaison Paul Goldstein (pgoldstein@somervillema.gov

Members

Council members are volunteers who live in Somerville and are active in the arts or community. They may serve up to two three-year terms and are appointed by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne.

  • Emily Beattie
  • Antonio Escobar
  • Yorgos Efthymiadis
  • Matt Kaliner
  • Andrea Read

Assessor's Database, Abatements & Maps

The Assessing Department maintains a database of commercial, industrial, and residential property values in the City of Somerville.

Services

SomerViva provides a wide range of services for immigrants and non-native English speakers, including: 
 

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